Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great, local spot to grab a few slices of pizza and a beer.
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Salvo's Pizzabar
1477 York AvenueGreat, local spot to grab a few slices of pizza and a beer.
Go here, order a bagel with cream cheese, lox, tomatoes, red onions, and capers and ENJOY
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H&H Bagels
1551 2nd AvenueGo here, order a bagel with cream cheese, lox, tomatoes, red onions, and capers and ENJOY
Luzzo's La Pizza Napoletana
213 1st AvenueGreat brick oven pizza
Frank
156 E 2nd StPHENOMENAL italian joint. good for dinner or brunch
marcus samuelsson's flagship restaurant. call ahead to make a reservation
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox Avenuemarcus samuelsson's flagship restaurant. call ahead to make a reservation
JG Melon
1291 3rd AvenueOrder a burger, frites, and a beer. CASH ONLY
You MUST order the lamb burger. do not think about ordering anything else over this or you will wish you had
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The Breslin
16 W 29th StYou MUST order the lamb burger. do not think about ordering anything else over this or you will wish you had
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 East 14th StreetGreat late-night slice
Don't be put off by the appearance. Order the quintessential NYC breakfast (to go) here: Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar on a toasted roll (or everything bagel). Optional: Add hot sauce.
Bring this back to the apartment to eat or take with you to Carl Schurz Park to dine al fresco.
Super-Del Market
1474 York AveDon't be put off by the appearance. Order the quintessential NYC breakfast (to go) here: Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar on a toasted roll (or everything bagel). Optional: Add hot sauce.
Bring this back to the apartment to eat or take with you to Carl Schurz Park to dine al fresco.
Two Little Red Hens
1652 2nd AvenueGreat bakery for scones, muffins, pastries, etc.
ANYTHING and EVERYTHING is good.
If you go for brunch, try the Balls Benedict
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The Meatball Shop - Upper East Side
1462 2nd AveANYTHING and EVERYTHING is good.
If you go for brunch, try the Balls Benedict
Coney Island Brewery
1904 Surf AveGo to the brewery if you decide to go to Coney Island
Nathan's Famous - Coney Island
1310 Surf AveAdrienne's Pizzabar
54 Stone StreetShake Shack
Madison Avenuethere will be a line :|
see if you can make a reservation. I prefer brunch/lunch over dinner here.
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SERRA by Birreria
see if you can make a reservation. I prefer brunch/lunch over dinner here.
$100/person omakase sushi joint. make a reservation should you want to give this a try (you must be a lover of sushi)
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Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar
1372 York Avenue$100/person omakase sushi joint. make a reservation should you want to give this a try (you must be a lover of sushi)
Calexico
1491 2nd Avegood mexican joint in the area near the flat
great place to grab food and drinks and have a great view of the Statue of Liberty
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Pier A Harbor House
22 Battery Placegreat place to grab food and drinks and have a great view of the Statue of Liberty
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
1492 2nd Aveamerican BBQ (for my non-US friends)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Penrose
1590 2nd AvenueGood cocktails, dinner food as well as Brunch
Outdoor bar/restaurant to spend a sunny day. The food isnt all that great but the atmosphere more than makes up for it
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Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetOutdoor bar/restaurant to spend a sunny day. The food isnt all that great but the atmosphere more than makes up for it
Stan's Sports Bar
836 River AvenueGo here is you go up to yankee stadium (its rowdy)
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveSee who's playing and go see a show
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen Streetthree rooms of free music every night
Brooklyn Brewery
79 North 11th Streethave a fun day at the brewery
Swanky rooftop bar with a good view. I prefer to go during the day than the evening.
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Mr. Purple
180 Orchard StSwanky rooftop bar with a good view. I prefer to go during the day than the evening.
Parks & Nature
This is where you can have a picnic or get some sun in central park
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Sheep Meadow
1802 65th Street TransverseThis is where you can have a picnic or get some sun in central park
Bethesda Terrace
72 Terrace DriveMy favorite place in central park
Carl Schurz Park
East 86th Street & East End AveVery nice park near the apartment
Not the best beach, but definitely a fun time. Take the Q all the way (i.e. very cheap ride).
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Coney Island
Not the best beach, but definitely a fun time. Take the Q all the way (i.e. very cheap ride).
Getting Around
Pedal Pusher Bike Shop
1306 2nd AvenueGood place to rent bikes for the day (these bikes are better than Citi Bikes)
Arts & Culture
Be sure to go up to the rooftop to see the views of Central park
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveBe sure to go up to the rooftop to see the views of Central park
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AvenueSightseeing
go on a clear day. buy tickets ahead of time, see the memorial fountains where the towers used to be and then go up to the top.
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One World Trade Center
285 Fulton Streetgo on a clear day. buy tickets ahead of time, see the memorial fountains where the towers used to be and then go up to the top.
Stone Street
Plenty of outdoor food spots. I suggest Adrienne's
Iconic building. Once here, get food at Shakeshack or go to Eataly.
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Flatiron Building
175 5th AvenueIconic building. Once here, get food at Shakeshack or go to Eataly.
Entertainment & Activities
Find cheap tickets online (i.e. stubhub or ticketmaster) and go see the bronx bombers!
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Yankee Stadium
1 East 161st StreetFind cheap tickets online (i.e. stubhub or ticketmaster) and go see the bronx bombers!
The Stand DO NOT USE
116 E 16th StGood comedy club
Comedy Cellar
117 Macdougal Streetgood comedy club, order tickets in advance
If you like golf, this is a fun driving range to hit a bucket of balls
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Chelsea Piers
62 Chelsea PiersIf you like golf, this is a fun driving range to hit a bucket of balls